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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14901E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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Top 5% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
92%
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GPU
98%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-14901E

37,911 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

77,712 Benchmark Score
Top 2% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core i9-14901E paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D presents an interesting balance of compute resources, but the data reveals a clear asymmetry in where each component excels. The CPU sits at the 86th percentile among all processors, while the GPU commands the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards, and the combined build achieves an 89th percentile ranking. This gap of six percentile points suggests the GPU has slightly more headroom than the CPU in raw performance potential, though neither component is dramatically outclassing the other.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU's average benchmark score of 37,911 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37,904 (a 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37,943 (a -0.1% delta), and the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37,829 (a 0.2% delta). This grouping means the i9-14901E is effectively tied with three other processors within a fraction of a percent, making the CPU performance profile highly competitive but not dominant in its immediate peer group.

For the GPU, the RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77,712 shows a different competitive landscape. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT trails at 76,904 (a 1.1% delta), while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT leads at 78,940 (a -1.6% delta). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396 (a -2.1% delta), and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB reaches 79,605 (a -2.4% delta). These deltas indicate the RTX 5090 D is within a narrow band of performance parity with its listed rivals, though it sits slightly below the higher-end competitors in this specific comparison set.

The bottleneck profile shifts depending on workload type. For single-threaded tasks, the CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,635 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,354 show strong per-core efficiency, which means the GPU is unlikely to be starved of data in lightly threaded scenarios. However, in heavily parallel workloads, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads will eventually become the limiting factor when feeding the GPU's massive compute throughput. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth demand a constant stream of draw calls and geometry data, and the CPU's PassMark multithread score of 30,298 indicates capable but not unlimited parallel processing power.

FPS scaling in gaming scenarios would be constrained by the CPU in CPU-bound titles, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can issue commands. At higher resolutions, the balance shifts toward the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck, which is where the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit bus width provide ample headroom. The data does not include measured FPS for this combination, so all frame rate expectations must be treated as estimates derived from the benchmark scores.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-14901E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,753 and a single-core score of 3,635, putting it in the upper echelon of desktop processors. The Cinebench R20 results show 10,816 multi-core and 1,526 single-core, while the older R15 test yields 2,595 multi-core and 366 single-core. These scores establish a consistent performance pattern across rendering workloads, with the multi-core scaling following expected thread utilization for a 16-thread part.

PassMark results for the CPU reveal specialized strengths. The data compression score of 288,777 is exceptionally high, suggesting strong memory subsystem performance and efficient integer operations. Data encryption scores 18,571, while extended instructions reach 17,249. Floating-point math achieves 81,089, integer math hits 112,736, and random string sorting scores 39,138. The physics score of 3,041 and prime number finding score of 189 round out the compute profile. The average benchmark score of 37,911 with an 86th percentile ranking confirms this is a top-tier CPU, though not at the absolute peak of the processor hierarchy.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090 D posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326, which is a modern rendering benchmark reflecting current-generation gaming workloads. GeekBench results show 310,674 in OpenCL and 376,915 in Vulkan, indicating strong compute and graphics API performance. PassMark G3D scores 44,065, while GPU compute reaches 28,396. The DirectX 10, 11, and 12 scores of 231, 371, and 219 respectively, along with DirectX 9 at 434, provide legacy API performance data. The G2D score of 1,487 covers 2D graphics operations. The average benchmark score of 77,712 places this GPU at the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards.

The combined picture shows a system where the GPU outperforms the CPU in percentile ranking, but both components are solidly in the upper tier of their respective categories. The CPU's average score of 37,911 versus the GPU's 77,712 indicates the GPU carries more raw compute weight in this pairing, but the CPU is not a weak link. The 89th combined percentile for the build reflects a balanced high-performance desktop configuration.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using the GB202 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. The transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter reflects a dense, modern design. Memory consists of 32 GB of GDDR7 across a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, providing substantial data throughput for high-resolution textures and large compute workloads.

The GPU's compute resources are substantial: 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units. Ray tracing is handled by 170 RT cores, while AI acceleration comes from 680 tensor cores. The pixel rate reaches 423.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate hits 1,636.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is rated at 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 104.8 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. Base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz.

The benchmark scores indicate strong rendering performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 reflects modern DirectX 12 Ultimate workloads, and the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GeekBench Vulkan score of 376,915 exceeds the OpenCL score of 310,674, suggesting the Vulkan API path extracts more performance from the hardware. PassMark G3D at 44,065 and GPU compute at 28,396 show balanced rasterization and compute capabilities.

The RTX 5090 D's closest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT at 76,904 (1.1% behind), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78,940 (1.6% ahead), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants at 79,396 and 79,605 (2.1% and 2.4% ahead respectively). This places the 5090 D in a competitive position, though the Tesla P100's lead in average score is notable given its different market positioning. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking confirms it sits among the top 8% of all graphics cards in the database.

Power delivery requires a 1x 16-pin connector with a 575 W TDP, and the suggested power supply is 950 W. The dual-slot cooler occupies 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, supporting modern high-refresh-rate and high-resolution displays. The GPU connects via PCIe 5.0 x16, ensuring adequate bandwidth for data transfer to and from the CPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E ranks at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,911.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 D have and what type is it?

A: The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the closest rival to this CPU in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37,904, which is a 0% delta from the i9-14901E's 37,911 average score, making them effectively tied.

Q: Does this CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-14901E supports ECC memory, along with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the GPU's DirectX support level?

A: The RTX 5090 D supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested power supply for the RTX 5090 D is 950 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 575 W.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904, which is 1.1% behind the RTX 5090 D's 77,712 average score.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14901E is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The processor is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The TDP is rated at 65 W, which is modest for a Core i9 part and suggests efficient power management. The CPU is not multiplier unlocked, indicating locked overclocking capabilities.

Cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by UHD Graphics 770, adding basic display output capabilities without a discrete GPU. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the processor was released on 2024-06-30 with an active production status.

Benchmark results demonstrate strong single-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,635 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,354. Multi-threaded performance is solid but not class-leading, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 25,753 and PassMark multithread at 30,298. The PassMark data compression score of 288,777 is particularly noteworthy, indicating excellent performance in compression workloads that benefit from efficient cache and memory access patterns. Data encryption at 18,571 and extended instructions at 17,249 show capable cryptographic and SIMD processing.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37,904 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37,943 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37,829 (0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37,804 (0.3% delta). This grouping means performance differences between these processors are negligible in aggregate benchmarks, and real-world workloads would determine any practical advantage. The 86th percentile ranking places this CPU in the upper tier of all processors, though not at the very top.

For real workloads, the 8-core 16-thread configuration handles modern gaming, content creation, and productivity tasks effectively. The high boost clock of 5.60 GHz provides snappy single-threaded responsiveness, while the 36 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data. The 65 W TDP makes this an energy-efficient choice for a high-performance desktop processor, potentially allowing for quieter cooling solutions.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core i9-14901E combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D in the benchmark database. All frame rate expectations presented here are estimates derived from the component benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and PassMark G3D score of 44,065 indicate strong rasterization performance that would translate to high frame rates in modern titles. The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity and throughput for 4K textures and high-resolution rendering. The 170 RT cores enable hardware ray tracing, and the 680 tensor cores support DLSS and other AI-accelerated features.

The CPU's single-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,635 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,354, would minimize CPU bottlenecks in most gaming scenarios. At 1080p resolution, where the GPU can render frames quickly, the CPU becomes more relevant, and the i9-14901E's strong single-core scores suggest it could maintain high frame rates. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the RTX 5090 D's massive compute resources would shine.

The 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate indicate the GPU can handle demanding graphics workloads with ease. The 176 ROPs and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate support high fill rates for resolution-heavy scenarios. The 512-bit memory bus and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensure that texture streaming and frame buffer operations do not become limiting factors.

For competitive gaming at high refresh rates, the combination of the CPU's 5.60 GHz boost clock and the GPU's rapid rendering would support high FPS in esports titles. For AAA games with ray tracing enabled, the 170 RT cores provide dedicated hardware acceleration, though the exact performance would depend on the specific game implementation. The lack of measured FPS data means these estimates carry uncertainty, but the component-level benchmarks suggest a high-performance gaming system.

Who Should Build It

This desktop build targets users who require top-tier graphics performance with capable CPU support. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolution would benefit most from the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM and high bandwidth, as these resolutions demand substantial memory capacity and throughput. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking ensures it handles the most demanding modern titles at high settings, and the CPU's 86th percentile ranking prevents it from becoming a significant bottleneck in GPU-bound scenarios.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or large-scale image processing would find the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 32 GB VRAM valuable for GPU-accelerated workflows. The CPU's strong PassMark data compression score of 288,777 suggests efficient handling of archive operations and data-intensive tasks. The 8-core 16-thread configuration supports parallel workloads like video encoding and batch processing, while the high single-thread performance maintains responsiveness in interactive applications.

Software developers building and testing applications that leverage CUDA or other GPU compute APIs would benefit from the tensor cores and substantial compute throughput. The GPU's GeekBench OpenCL score of 310,674 and Vulkan score of 376,915 indicate broad API support for compute workloads. The CPU's ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running compute tasks, and the DDR4/DDR5 compatibility offers flexibility in memory selection.

Students in engineering, data science, or computer graphics programs would find this build capable of handling coursework and research projects. Small business workstations requiring high-performance rendering or simulation capabilities could leverage the combination of CPU compute and GPU acceleration. The system's overall 89th combined percentile ranking positions it as a high-tier desktop configuration suitable for demanding professional and enthusiast use cases.

Build Overview

The Intel Core i9-14901E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D form a desktop-class build that combines a high-end CPU with a top-tier GPU. The CPU is a Raptor Lake Refresh part from Intel's Core 14th Gen series, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a 5.60 GHz boost clock. The GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture part with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance.

The combined build achieves an 89th percentile ranking, placing it in the upper tier of desktop configurations in the benchmark database. The CPU's 86th percentile and GPU's 92nd percentile individually show that the GPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the CPU is relative to its peers. This creates a balanced system where neither component dramatically exceeds the other's capabilities.

The build class is explicitly desktop, indicating a stationary form factor designed for performance rather than portability. The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU requires a 575 W TDP with a suggested 950 W power supply. These power requirements are substantial but typical for a high-end desktop gaming or workstation build.

The overall tier of this build is high-performance, suited for enthusiasts and professionals who need maximum graphics capability without compromising on CPU performance. The GPU's launch MSRP is 2,299 USD, positioning it as a premium component. The CPU has no listed launch MSRP in the data, but its market segment is desktop, and it was released on 2024-06-30. The GPU was released on 2025-01-29, with a GeForce 40 predecessor and GeForce 60 successor.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-14901E uses Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory support includes ECC functionality, adding reliability for workstation tasks. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for the GPU and other expansion cards. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is removed or fails.

The GPU connects via PCIe 5.0 x16 and requires a 1x 16-pin power connector with a 575 W TDP. The suggested power supply is 950 W, which provides headroom for the CPU's 65 W TDP and other system components. The dual-slot cooler requires adequate case clearance, with dimensions of 304 mm length, 137 mm height, and 48 mm width.

A sensible next upgrade path would involve the CPU platform, as Socket 1700 is limited to Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen processors. Upgrading to a newer socket would require a motherboard change, but within the current platform, the i9-14901E is already a high-end part. The GPU's successor, the GeForce 60 series, is listed in the data, indicating a future upgrade path for graphics performance.

Memory upgrades are possible given the DDR4/DDR5 support, though the specific memory type depends on the motherboard implementation. The PCIe Gen 5 interface ensures the system is ready for next-generation storage and expansion cards. The power supply headroom from the 950 W suggestion allows for additional components or future upgrades without requiring a PSU replacement. The CPU's 65 W TDP is notably lower than the GPU's 575 W, meaning the power envelope is dominated by graphics, and a future GPU upgrade would need to consider the total system power draw against the PSU's capacity.